Circular No. 06/2018/TT-BGTVT Issuing Economic and Technical Standards for Operating, Exploiting, and Maintaining Marine Security Alarm Systems on Ships

Circular No. 06/2018/TT-BGTVT stipulates Economic and Technical Standards for Operating, Exploiting, and Maintaining Marine Security Alarm Systems on Ships (SSAS). This document applies to organizations and individuals related to maritime activities.

Document No.06/2018/TT-BGTVT
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Construction
Signed byNguyễn Văn Công — Bộ trưởng
Updated14/06/2026
SectorTransport
FieldMaritime
Issued date07/02/2018
Effective date01/04/2018
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 06/2018/TT-BGTVT stipulates Economic and Technical Standards for Operating, Exploiting, and Maintaining Marine Security Alarm Systems on Ships (SSAS). This document applies to organizations and individuals related to maritime activities.

Scope of application

Maritime service business establishments; ship owners; units managing and operating marine security alarm systems on ships

Key points

  • Ship owners must perform maintenance, operation, and exploitation of the SSAS system according to the prescribed standards (Article 1).
  • Organizations and individuals related to this matter are responsible for implementing this Circular (Article 3).
  • This Circular takes effect from April 1, 2018.
  • The SSAS system must be maintained and operated in accordance with the prescribed economic and technical standards.
  • Units managing and operating the SSAS system shall follow specific guidelines set out in this Circular.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Enhance maritime security, protect ships from threats.
  • Require investment in technology and finance for maintaining the SSAS system.
  • Minimize risks of loss of property and life in emergency situations.

❓ Frequently asked questions

When does this Circular take effect?

Circular No. 06/2018/TT-BGTVT takes effect from April 1, 2018.

Who are the subjects to which this Circular applies?

Maritime service business establishments; ship owners; units managing and operating marine security alarm systems on ships.

Full text

MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 06/2018/TT-BGTVT
Hanoi, February 7, 2018

CIRCULAR

BIssuing Economic and Technical Standards for Operating, Exploiting, and Maintaining the Ship Security Alert System

 

        On the basis of the Government's Decree NUMBER 12/2017/NĐ-CP dated February 10, 2017, stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Transport;

        On the basis ofDecree No. 170/2016/N3. Amend Clause 3 Article 2 as follows:-CP dated December 27, 2016 of the Government stipulating the publication, receipt, processing, and transmission of maritime security information;

        At the proposal of the Director of the Vietnam Maritime Administration and the Director of the Department of Science and Technology,

        The Minister of Transport issues this Circular on Economic and Technical Standards for Operating, Exploiting, and Maintaining the Ship Security Alert System.

        Article 1.

        Attached to this Circular are the Economic and Technical Standards for Operating, Exploiting, and Maintaining the Ship Security Alert System (hereinafter referred to as the SSAS System).

        Article 2 This Circular takes effect from April 1, 2018.

        Article 3 The Director of the Ministry's Office, the Inspector General of the Ministry, the Heads of Departments, the Director of the Vietnam Maritime Administration, and the Heads of agencies, organizations, and individuals concerned are responsible for implementing this Circular./.

THE MINISTER
(Signed)
Nguyen Van Cong
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